BackgroundThe Asia Pacific Transgender Network (APTN) launched in December 2009 is thefirst regional network advocating for the legal recognition and rights of transgenderpeople in Asia and the Pacific. Envisioning a society that upholds, respects, andprotects the diversity, safety, equality, and dignity of trans /transgender people, themission of APTN is to mobilize and advocate for the human rights oftrans/transgender people in the Pacific and Asia Region.

APTN focusSince inception APTN has been focusing on raising awareness and increasingrecognition for issues of transgender people. In addition to establishing the regionalnetwork, APTN organizes program activities that will go towards supporting andstrengthening transgender-led advocacy.

Position SummaryThe Finance and Administrative Officer provides support to the management, and is isresponsible for administrative and financial functions of the organisation. Their role as wellis to assist on coordination,planning, preparation, monitoring, review, clearance, and controlof administration, financial operations. He/She will work closely with programmatic staffsand country implementing partners on coordination of program activities on finance relatedmatters. The Finance and Administrative Officer reports directly to the Finance andAdministrative Manager.

Key areas of responsibility include:

Financial Disbursement, Reporting and Budgeting● Maintain all books of account for the organization including petty cash register.● Coordinating with country / implementing partners on monitoring and tracking use offinancial resources/ grants/ sub-grants● Check for compliance and completeness of submitted documents for financialdisbursement● Assist in the preparation of financial reports on monthly basis and according to grantagreement deadlines.● Assist in delivering trainings and financial training materials to staff and countrypartners● Coordinate with TFB and Finance/ Audit Committee in all finance related matters (e.gopening/ closing accounts, grant agreement letters)

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● Process monthly disbursement included staff payroll, social security and insurance● Assist on tracks expenses report by projects and donors monthly● Assist the APTN audit both internal and external● Manage on the APTN Balance Sheet reconcile and bank statements● Provide advice and guidance on requirements to be met for programme planning andbudget formulation including staffing; support the preparation of submissions andannual work plans● Serves as focal point for financial coordination of project implementation activities,involving extensive liaison with a diverse organizational units to initiate requests,obtain necessary clearances, process and follow-up on finance actions, e.g.authorization of payments, disbursement of funds, procurement of equipment andservices, etc.● Provide policy and technical advice regarding the application of the APTN HR andFinance manual and management procedures● Coordinate input to med-term planning and budgeting documents● Assist on the monitoring and reporting on programme implementation / budgetstatus● Provide technical guidance and training to finance and project staff involved in allphases of the work on financial processes and donor compliances.● Supporting APTN secretariat and board in financial duties● Assist on setting up, maintaining and overseeing APTN private donation● Review submitted procurement documents matters for accuracy and completeness● Arrange filing, storage and systematize network’s financial, grants/donors andregistration documents in accordance with the Thai legislation and regulation.● Perform other duties as required

Administrative Management● Verify purchases and manage office disbursements.● Perform annual assets verification● Assist the logistics of meetings and workshops (travel arrangements, visa, materials,minutes);● Manage disbursement for meeting and workshops, including filing of supportingdocuments for expenses and claims● Provide administrative and logistical support to programmatic staff and/ orparticipants during meetings and events.● Provide support during Board meetings and Operation Meetings.

Qualifications● University or Bachelor Degree in finance, commerce and/or business administration.● At least three years experience in a similar position.● Experience in managing sub-grants● Excellent command of Quickbooks is preferable and Microsoft Excel● Computer proficiency (Windows, Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Quickbooks);

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● Fluent in English (listening, speaking, reading, writing).● Experience working with community-based organizations in Asia-Pacific or inmulti-cultural settings● Thai citizen

How to ApplyInterested candidates should submit a cover letter and CV to apply@weareaptn.orgPlease indicate “Application: Finance and Administrative Officer” in the subject of email.Transgender Persons from Asia and the Pacific are highly encouraged to apply.●Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.